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KINSTON, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address603 HERBERT DRIVE KINSTON, NC 28501 (252) 468-2165
CountyLenoir
Phone(252) 468-2165
Operating details
Capacity8
License dateJanuary 25, 2020
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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603 HERBERT DRIVE KINSTON, NC 28501 (252) 468-2165, KINSTON, NC 28501
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/4/2026
.1719(a)(1) — Violation #701
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. In the outdoor environment, a storage building was missing four pieces of vinyl siding, exposing rusted nails and screws. There was a wooden stove that was splintering. There were broken plastic toys. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
.1721(e)(5)(A — Violation #714
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The required monthly check was not completed for February 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/4/2026
.1719(a)(27) — Violation #716
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was one electrical outlet that was not covered with a safety plug when it was not being used. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
Violation #905
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The required fire drill was not completed for the month of February. .1721 (e )(2) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
GS 110-91(1) — Violation #910
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not available for two enrolled children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
GS 110-91(1) — Violation #911
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A copy of the immunization record was not available for two children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/4/2026
.1721(e)(6) — Violation #921
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. On March 1, 2026, one child did not have documented departure time. On March 3, there were no documented departure times for enrolled children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/4/2026
G.S.110-91(12) — Violation #929
Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. An activity plan was not available for enrolled children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/4/2026
.1712(f) — Violation #1720
Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child's record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives. The written plan of care did not contain accurate information and was not reviewed with new parents when children were enrolled. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
.1718(a)(9) — Violation #1932
A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors. In the space used for the care of children, there was a variety of material scattered all over the floor. The floors throughout the spaces designated for care were visibly soiled and contained a great amount of debris. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/4/2026
.1719(a)(6) — Violation #1940
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. A container of vapor rub was accessible to children. A storage closet that contained cleaning supplies and alcohol was not locked. Disinfecting wipes were not kept in locked storage. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/4/2026
.1703(d)(2) — Violation #2023
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. All topics of the health and safety trainings were not part of on-going training so that every five years, every topic is covered. The medications training has not been completed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KINSTON, Lenoir County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 7
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